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A Voice in the Wilderness

2026-11-11


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Scattering seeds

The kingdom of God is like someone scattering seeds on the ground... Mark 4:26

Have you ever noticed that when Jesus uses seed imagery it is always associated with the kingdom?

Big things grow out of small...

Plants grow and we do not understand how...

One small seed can produce a hundredfold more...

I'm struck by this imagery and wonder how it might apply to us here in Grand County. What might it look like for us to scatter seeds? And what kinds of seeds are we supposed to scatter?

Words…Actions…our lives?

All of the above, I believe, as we are called and moved by the Holy Spirit. Actions may speak louder than words, but words are also necessary. And our lives may speak the loudest of all.

Looking forward to scattering (and continuing to scatter) the seeds of the Kingdom will you all! 

Blessings,

Matthew+

Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. (BCP p.230) 


Join us  for Worship this Week 

Saturday June 15, 2024 5:00 PM:

Cranmer Chapel:     Holy Eucharist  (in person only)

Sunday June 16, 2024  9:30 AM

St. John's:     Holy Eucharist  (in-person and online)

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Coming up...

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The Chosen: Season 4

Come and join us as we  continue to watch and discuss season 4 of The Chosen! 

We have watched the first 4 episodes and will pick up watching episode 5 on the 23rd of June after the service.

Hope to see you there!

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Taste of Spring

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our two tables (20 seats) at this year’s Grand County Advocates Taste of Spring event on June 8th. We had a great time together as we supported Grand County Advocates of Grand County. 

From their Website:

Proceeds from this event support our services for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and towards our preventative education programs for our schools and community.

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Outreach... or reaching out?

This past Sunday morning there was a meeting to talk about our outreach in our community. There was lots of good conversation about what we have done in the past as well as where we want to reach out in the coming year. 

Kathy Alm (who is heading up the outreach committee), asked the question: “What are you passionate about? And what organizations are you already a part of that are reaching out to our community?”

To that end Kathy would love to know what “outreach” you're involved in big or small. She would love to hear from you about how you are involved in the community. You can drop Katy a quick note by email here.

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This Sunday's Readings

The lectionary readings for this Sunday are:

  • 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13
  • Psalm 20
  • 2 Corinthians 5:6-17
  • Mark 4:26-34

You can read them online here.


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Prayer Ministry

Our Prayer Ministers lift the suffering to our Father in prayer all day, every day. If you know of someone the prayer group may hold in love and prayer or if you would like to join this ministry, please contact Janet Chubb at sherpani1@yahoo.com or (785)409-5595.

Except for the first name, which is read during the Prayers for the People at each Sunday service, Prayer Ministers hold all other information in confidence.


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